Applications to be submitted via the City of Tea Tree Gully Careers site.

Reporting to the Supervisor Parks & Reserves the Team Leader Arboriculture is responsible for leading a team in developing, setting and monitoring outcomes to achieve work area programs and projects. The Team Leader Arboriculture is also required to positively assist their team in delivering the technical aspects of the role to ensure that the organisation is able to meet its corporate objectives.

Outdoor Team Leaders are expected to meet the capability standards for Level 2 as described in the Outdoor Team Leader Classification Structure.

Our leadership capabilities outline responsibilities for enabling a culture that affirms organisational commitment, taking a coaching approach, being people focused, making an impact through effective influencing and self-awareness to support team members to reach their potential to enhance team performance. Leaders are accountable for embedding practices within management operating framework (MOF) to support Council’s strategic vision.

Position Description - Team Leader Arboriculture

Leadership in all its forms is fundamental to Department and Portfolio success. The Team Leader Arboriculture is expected to:

Clarify Roles & Objectives: Ensure team members understand their roles, have meaningful work, clear goals, and development plans aligned with team and organisational objectives.

Support Development: Coach and mentor team members to achieve outcomes, and contribute to performance reviews.

Promote Vision: Communicate the organisation's Purpose and Vision, and help team members see how their roles contribute.

Key responsibilities include:

Deliver Operational Excellence: Lead the team to achieve objectives, maintain high safety standards, and ensure Council open spaces are maintained in line with Maintenance Service Levels (MSL).

Team Leadership & Development: Provide technical guidance, manage probation and licensing requirements, and support team growth through effective planning, coaching, and training.

Strategic Planning & Reporting: Collaborate with leadership to develop and review work plans, contribute to business planning and performance processes, and monitor budgets and resources.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement: Respond to customer requests within agreed service levels and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support organisational and community goals.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement: Ensure compliance with organisational policies and legislation, and drive a culture of continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing work practices.

Qualifications

The successful incumbent will hold:

Certificate III Arboriculture

Current Class MR Licence

Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) Supervisory Ticket

Work Safely in the Contruction Industry (White Card)

Willingness to undertake a National Crime Check Police Clearance and pre-employment medical assessment

Why work for us

A career at the City of Tea Tree Gully is an opportunity to forge long-lasting community connections while cultivating a fulfilling work life. Joining us is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, who value customer care, trust, teamwork and growth.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters inclusivity and collaboration. We embrace individual differences and recognise the valuable contributions that diverse perspectives and experiences bring to our community. We are committed to maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation. We prioritise the well-being of our staff and strive to create an environment that promotes ongoing career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

We provide comprehensive support to our employees. Visit our Careers page here for more information.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.

Apply now!

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 5 August 2025. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Supervisor Parks and Reserves, Pamela Thomas at [email protected].

Applications to be submitted via the City of Tea Tree Gully Careers site.

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